On Admission to the Labor and Birth Unit, a 38-Year-Old

question 21

Multiple Choice

On admission to the labor and birth unit, a 38-year-old female, gravida 4, para 3, at term in early labor is found to have a transverse lie on vaginal examination. What is the priority intervention at this time?

• A) Perform a vaginal exam to denote progress.
• B) Notify the health care provider.
• C) Initiate parenteral therapy.
• D) Apply oxygen via nasal cannula at 8 L/min.

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